Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group and Hain Blueprint for allegedly misleadingly marketing BluePrint Cold Pressed Juices as being cold pressed, raw, and “Manifreshto” when, according to plaintiffs, the juices are processed after being cold pressed (and the lemon juice is manufactured using a different method). The complaint also alleges that the companies misleadingly market BluePrint Organic drinks as being raw when, according to plaintiffs, the products have been processed. (Davis et al v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. and Hain Blueprint, Inc., Case No. 17-cv-5191, E. D. NY.)
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Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavoring ingredient in products is vanilla when the ingredients list reveals that they also contain “other natural flavors”
In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Celestial Seasonings for allegedly misleadingly representing that the characterizing flavors in its Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herbal Tea are honey and vanilla…
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly advertising that the flavor in Westsoy Organic Plus Vanilla Soymilk comes from vanilla when,…
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Dream Vanilla Oat Beverage is vanilla when, according…
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Celestial Seasonings for allegedly misleadingly marketing that vanilla is the flavoring ingredient in Sleepytime Vanilla Herbal Tea when, according to plaintiffs,…
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the exclusive flavoring ingredient in Rice Dream beverages is vanilla when, according…
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Westbrae Natural for allegedly misleadingly marketing Westsoy vanilla soymilk as containing vanilla when, according to the complaint, the ingredients list shows…
January 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The…
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly deceptively making health and wellness claims about Coconut Dream (a drink made up of coconut…
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly failing to adequately inform consumers that Alba Botanica Very Emollient Mineral Spray Sunscreen does not…
October 2018: This lawsuit was transferred from state court to federal court. The following day, this case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be…
April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding that the challenged statements and…
March 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2018: A class-action…
November 2017: The parties withdrew their appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2017: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the approval of the settlement.…
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly mislabeling…
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2014: A class-action lawsuit…
December 2016: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2016:…
September 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed because, as part of a settlement in another lawsuit (Brown v. The Hain Celestial Group), the named plaintiff in this case will be…
February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. October 2015: A federal judge preliminary approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
April 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. March 2016: The parties notified the court that they reached…
April 2016: After the lawsuit was transferred to another California court, the action in this case was stayed (i.e., suspended) pending further guidance from the FDA regarding the use of…
December 2013: All of the claims in this action were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have…
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
Surge in class-action lawsuits follows congressional report.
TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.